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US8393612B2
US8393612B2 US13/061,049 US200913061049A US8393612B2 US 8393612 B2 US8393612 B2 US 8393612B2 US 200913061049 A US200913061049 A US 200913061049A US 8393612 B2 US8393612 B2 US 8393612B2
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  • the disclosure relates to a removable currency storage unit with content access monitoring.
  • vending machines include various types of modules or devices for storing valuable documents (e.g., banknotes) or coins (e.g., tokens).
  • Automated transaction machines e.g., vending machines
  • the main control unit communicates with each of the peripheral modules to achieve desired operation and proper accounting of inserted currency.
  • Currency is stored within a removable device such that the currency stored therein can be extracted at a remote location.
  • the removable storage device is arranged for selective engagement with a host apparatus (e.g., a vending machine) such that service personnel can remove the storage device and replace it with a similar empty one.
  • Vending machines can be configured to include a unit (or component) in which currency is recycled such that inserted currency can be temporarily stored for later dispensing as change in a future transaction. With such recycling devices, it occasionally is necessary to service these devices. In some service calls, a jammed note or coin may need to be cleared from the device, or the device may not be working properly. To service a currency storage device, the internal region of the device may need to be accessed and, thus, the contents become exposed. Exposure of the contents of a currency storage device presents a low security scenario, such that the possibility of theft is greatly increased.
  • the disclosure relates to a removable currency storage unit arranged to monitor and record access to the contents of the storage unit.
  • one aspect relates to a content access monitoring system for a removable currency storage module having a movable access cover for exposing the contents of the removable currency storage module.
  • the content access monitoring system includes an access identification mechanism for establishing whether the access cover has been moved between a closed position and an open position.
  • the access identification mechanism includes a movable member arranged to move between an initial state indicating a closed position of the access cover and a further state indicating movement of the access cover to an open position.
  • the content access monitoring system further includes an actuation device for causing the movable member to be positioned in the initial state upon activation and a sensor arranged to send information relating to a state change of the moveable member based on activation of the actuation device.
  • the removable storage device is of a type configured to store currency temporarily for later dispensing as change in a future transaction. In other implementations the removable storage device stores currency for retrieval and transport for later processing at a location remote from the host machine.
  • the removable storage device is arranged for selective coupling with a host machine and houses currency inserted into the host machine. It is commonly known to provide a note storage device in the form of a removable cassette. Typical removable cassettes stack notes in a face to face condition. In other known devices, notes are stored within a removable storage device by winding notes about a circular drum. In other implementations, the removable storage device stores coins in a stacked (or face-to-face) condition (e.g., coin tubes). In other implementations, the currency storage device stores coins in other conditions (e.g., bulk bins).
  • the removable storage device is arranged for recording when the contents of the device have been accessed.
  • the access identification mechanism is arranged to sense when the contents of the device have been accessed.
  • the access identification mechanism is arranged to record an internal access in an un-powered or powerless condition.
  • a currency storage device is arranged with a access identification mechanism that provides the host machine (or device controller) with information about an access event when no power is present. Upon power up of the host machine (or insertion of the currency storage device into a processing machine), the currency storage device can provide the host machine (e.g. via device controller) with information that allows for the recording of any access to the storage device after the last known communication between the host and the currency storage device.
  • Various implementations provide one or more of the following advantages. For example, when a device storing currency (e.g., banknotes or coins) requires removal from a host machine, the event can be recorded so as to reduce the likelihood of fraudulent behavior (e.g., theft of stored banknotes).
  • the removal (or access to the contents) of storage devices coupled to a host machine can be recorded even when the power to the device or host machine is removed.
  • the access identification mechanism can be used in various applications including, but not limited to, vending machines, ATMS, gaming machines, or any other host apparatus utilizing a removable storage unit housing currency.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a removable currency storage unit
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a view of the removable currency storage unit with a movable cover latch.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the removable currency storage unit with a pivotable access cover in an open position.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view showing the removable currency storage unit with the pivotable access cover in the open position.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a transportation path and manual adjustment crank of the currency storage unit.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates details of an access identification mechanism for the removable currency storage unit.
  • FIG. 7 is a close-up view showing various details of the access identification mechanism of FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 8 is an end view showing various details of the access identification mechanism.
  • currency includes, but is not limited to, valuable papers, banknotes, bills, coupons, checks, notes, coins, tokens, or any other items (genuine or non-genuine) of value used in exchange for goods or services.
  • a vending machine often includes at least one removable currency storage device for storing inserted currency.
  • the inserted currency is verified as authentic by a validation module in which acceptable currency is transported to one or more currency storage units.
  • the currency storage unit is removable from the host machine (e.g., vending machine) and may be arranged to temporarily store inserted currency (i.e., to recycle currency) for use in a later transaction.
  • FIG. 1 shows a removable currency storage unit 10 for selective coupling with a vending machine and configured to store bills.
  • Removable storage unit 10 includes an upper housing 100 and lower housing 200 arranged to form bill path 50 .
  • Upper housing 100 is pivotally coupled to lower housing 200 about pivot 210 (see FIG. 2 ).
  • Upper housing 100 is movable between a closed position ( FIG. 1 ) and an open position ( FIGS. 3 , 4 and 5 ).
  • Release lever 310 is operable to release upper housing 100 from lower housing 200 as will be explained in further detail below.
  • Upper housing 100 sometimes is referred to as an ‘access cover’ as it allows access to the contents of the unit 10 when in the open position.
  • upper housing 100 includes upper locking flange 105 arranged for hooking engagement with lower locking flange 205 of release lever 310 .
  • Release lever 310 is pivotally mounted to lower housing 200 (see FIGS. 3 , 4 and 5 ).
  • Other forms of securing upper housing 100 to lower housing 200 are contemplated as would be known to one skilled in the art.
  • Clockwise rotation (when viewed from the perspective of FIG. 6 ) of release lever 310 causes upper and lower flanges 105 , 205 , respectively, to move out of engagement and thus allows upper housing 100 to be moved from a closed position, generally overlaying upper housing 200 , to an open position exposing bill path 50 .
  • Movement of upper housing 100 from an open position ( FIG. 3 ) to a closed position ( FIG. 1 ) causes upper and lower locking flanges 105 , 205 , respectively, to become engaged and thus prevent movement of upper housing 100 relative to lower housing 200 .
  • removable currency storage unit 10 includes access identification mechanism 300 for recording movement of upper housing 100 relative to lower housing 200 .
  • Access identification mechanism 300 is arranged to record when upper housing 100 has been moved from a closed position to an open position, thus exposing the contents of removable currency storage unit 10 .
  • Access identification mechanism 300 includes release lever 310 , gate link 320 , solenoid 325 , switch lever 330 , lever cam surface 335 and latch switch 365 .
  • release lever 310 is moved in a clockwise direction (when viewed from the perspective of FIG. 6 )
  • gate link 320 moves counter-clockwise about pivot 321 .
  • Counter-clockwise rotation of gate link 320 causes switch lever 330 to rotate in a counter-clockwise direction about pivot 331 .
  • the movement of release lever 310 in a clockwise direction which enables the release of upper housing 100 (but prior to any movement of upper housing 100 ), allows access identification mechanism 300 to be positioned in an initial set state A, which is explained in greater detail below.
  • upper housing 100 can be moved from a closed position to an open position by pivoting about pivot 210 in a counter-clockwise direction (when viewed from the perspective of FIG. 6 ).
  • cam 140 moves along cam surface 240 .
  • cam 140 moves along cam surface 204 , it becomes vertically displaced and causes switch lever 330 to be rotated in a clockwise direction about pivot 331 .
  • Switch lever 330 includes switch surface 335 in sliding relation with latch switch 365 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 ).
  • switch surface 335 includes a variable cam surface arranged to activate latch switch 365 (e.g., a button switch). Actuation of access identification mechanism 300 to state A ensures that latch switch 365 is in the upper position of switch surface 335 .
  • switch lever 330 As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , as upper housing 100 is rotated to the open position, cam 140 moves along cam surface 240 causing switch lever 330 to rotate in a clockwise direction. As switch lever 330 rotates in a clockwise direction, latch switch 365 is moved from the upper (e.g., first) position or state A of access identification mechanism 300 , to the lower (e.g., second) position of switch surface 335 or state B of access identification mechanism 300 . Switch lever 330 is maintained in state B position as upper housing 100 is moved from the open position to the closed position.
  • upper housing 100 As upper housing 100 is moved from an open position to a closed position, upper housing 100 is rotated in a clockwise direction (when viewed from the perspective of FIG. 6 ). As upper housing 100 approaches the closed position upper flange 105 engages lower flange 205 , thus locking upper housing 100 in the closed position. With removable currency storage unit 10 in a closed configuration, it can be inserted into the chassis of the host vending machine or a chassis of a money handling unit mounted within a host machine.
  • switch surface 335 is arranged for changing the optical response of latch switch 365 (e.g., an optical switch).
  • the main control unit receives information from the currency storage unit 10 indicating whether or not access to the contents has occurred.
  • the main control unit may be, for example, an integral component of the removable currency storage device or it may be external to the removable storage device.
  • the main control unit can include a microprocessor arranged to control the operation of the removable currency storage device. Communication of the main control unit with other components within the removable currency storage device can be conducted by various known techniques (e.g., bus communications).
  • the main control unit is external to the removable currency storage device (e.g., a vending machine controller) and communication therewith also can be accomplished using known techniques (e.g., bus communications).
  • the main control unit sends an inquiry signal to the currency storage unit 10 upon connection to determine the status of access identification mechanism 300 .
  • the main control unit receives information from currency storage unit 10 upon insertion, and thus module power up, indicating the status of access identification mechanism 300 .
  • the main control unit is arranged to monitor the state of access identification mechanism 300 such that upon power up of storage unit 10 , access identification 300 mechanism is actuated to cause switch lever 330 to be forced into state A.
  • the main control unit monitors the state of access identification mechanism 300 to determine if latch switch 365 produces an electrical signal indicating a movement of switch lever 330 from state B to state A. If a signal from latch switch 365 is obtained during the cycling of access identification mechanism 300 , the main control unit receives information indicating that the contents of removable storage unit 10 has been accessed.
  • the host machine can provide operational power to currency storage unit 10 by known techniques (e.g., by a removable electrical connector).
  • upper housing 100 is in locking engagement with lower housing 200 .
  • the host machine is configured such that when currency storage unit 10 is coupled to the host machine, other structural features of the host machine prevent physical movement of upper housing 100 .
  • Features on the chassis of the host machine or other peripheral modules can be provided to abut upper housing 100 such that upper housing 100 cannot be moved from a closed position to an open position even if release lever 310 is actuated to release upper flange 105 from lower flange 205 .
  • access identification mechanism 300 can record an access event only when currency storage unit 10 is removed from the host machine.
  • access identification mechanism 300 can be monitored continuously by the main control unit and any state change of access identification mechanism 300 can allow the main control unit to execute a number of different operations.
  • the main control unit can disable operation of the removable currency storage unit 10 if the sensed access event information from the access identification mechanism 300 is deemed to be unauthorized.
  • access identification mechanism 300 When access identification mechanism 300 is in state A, information is provided by currency storage unit 10 indicating that no access to the contents of currency storage unit 10 has occurred. When access identification mechanism 300 is in state B, information is provided by currency storage unit 10 that access to the contents of currency storage unit 10 has occurred. The information provided by the state of access identification mechanism 300 is determined by the position of latch switch 365 relative to surface 335 .
  • access identification mechanism 300 is cycled to ensure it is in state A.
  • solenoid 325 is actuated to cause switch lever 330 to rotate in a counter-clockwise direction about pivot 331 . Rotation of switch lever 330 in this manner ensures latch switch 361 is in the state A position.
  • the status of latch switch 365 is monitored for any state change. If latch switch 365 was previously in the state B position prior to cycling, cam surface 335 will cause activation of latch switch 365 , thus producing information that latch switch 365 was previously located in state position B.
  • latch switch 365 includes an optical sensor to sense the state change during cycling of access identification mechanism 300 to provide the main control unit with information as to whether the contents of currency storage unit 10 have been accessed.
  • currency storage unit 10 is arranged to store currency (e.g., banknotes) in a sequential manner about a winding drum.
  • currency storage unit 10 When currency storage unit 10 is configured to store banknotes about a drum, it sometimes is necessary to allow service personnel to rotate the drum manually to move banknotes stored on the drum.
  • a manual hand crank allows for the manual movement of the drum, and thus the stored banknotes. In such devices the manual hand crank (or handle) is exposed when the currency storage unit 10 is coupled to the host machine.
  • currency storage device 10 includes a manual hank crank 500 ( FIG. 3 ) for movement of banknotes stored about a winding drum.
  • a hand crank security cover 250 is provided to allow selective access to hand crank 500 .
  • Security cover 250 is mounted to upper housing 100 and configured to selectively allow access to hand crank 500 depending on the position of upper housing 100 .
  • release lever 310 When release lever 310 is actuated to cause upper and lower flanges 105 , 205 , respectively, to be disengaged, upper housing can be moved from a closed position to an open position when currency storage unit 10 is not coupled to the host machine.
  • Security cover 250 is arranged to prevent access to hand crank 500 when upper housing 100 is in the closed position.
  • security cover 250 includes a perimeter 257 for sliding engagement with recess perimeter 256 of lower housing 200 .
  • Lower housing 200 is configured such that recess 255 allows security cover 250 to fit within recess perimeter 256 so as to prevent any overhang of security cover 250 .
  • security cover 250 includes a flange 180 for sliding engagement with cover locking recess 280 of lower housing 200 . Mating engagement of cover flange 180 and cover locking recess 280 , while upper housing is in a closed position, prevents security cover 250 from being displaced in an outward direction (i.e., to prevent unauthorized access).
  • currency storage unit 10 includes an access cover 100 that employs other than a pivotal arrangement.
  • access identification mechanism 300 can be arranged to perform the same state monitoring function by monitoring the position of the access cover 100 (e.g., sliding or folding types). Other arrangements can be used for providing currency storage unit 10 with an access cover such that access identification mechanism 300 monitors any state change in the access cover 100 and main control unit receives the status information of access identification mechanism 300 .

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